Interesting well written article

[rikker]

http://jalopnik.com/owning-a-ferrari-for-a-year-was-a-disappointment-1668355120

 

 

Clicking on that's story's words in blue highlite will take you to each other part of the story and history with video clips from buying the car to selling the car.

 

He has been posting amusing youtube clips of his experiences for some time.

Edited December 10, 2014 by rikker

[Kitcat]

Per that article, Ferrari ownership experience is very much like owning a se7en. With the difference that se7en buyers aren't typically using for daily driver (they know what they are buying and why).

[NVP66S]

I read the article and the comments, and I agree it's well written.

 

"When you do take it out, you're hit with a few other problems. Namely: driving the car isn't very enjoyable unless you're on an empty, winding back road. In cities, you have to contend with potholes, road debris, curbs, and other drivers, who aren't really checking their mirrors at all, let alone looking for a sports car that barely sits four feet off the ground. Blind spots are big, and the suspension is harsh. Normal city streets are cringeworthy, and filled with bumps you never even knew were there. It's not until you get out, away from crowds, and bad roads, and inattentive drivers, that you can really enjoy a car like this.

 

I don't see that at all. My 3 mile commute always puts a smile on my face. Potholes? It's fun watching the fenders go up and down. I think the 7 is so light that potholes aren't so damaging to wheels, tires, etc. And the complaint about "looking [in the mirrors] for a sports car that barely sits four feet off the ground" Fthzzzzz That's a BIG car compared to a 7, and why is this a problem anyway? Nah, I enjoy my car every day. As for worrying about it in a mall parking lot, I don't worry. I fasten the tonneau and walk away from it.